Case: Bowring v. Colorado Department of Corrections

1:95-cv-01878 | U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Filed Date: July 27, 1995

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Case Summary

On July 27, 1995 Colorado inmates incarcerated at Bowie County Correctional Facility (BCCF) in Texas filed a class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. Plaintiffs were represented by the American Civil Liberties Union and private attorneys. Plaintiffs' complaint, filed in November of 1995, alleged an abusive, overcrowded, unsanitary, and unhealthful environment at BCCF. It alleged forced idleness, fire danger, deficient medica…

On July 27, 1995 Colorado inmates incarcerated at Bowie County Correctional Facility (BCCF) in Texas filed a class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. Plaintiffs were represented by the American Civil Liberties Union and private attorneys. Plaintiffs' complaint, filed in November of 1995, alleged an abusive, overcrowded, unsanitary, and unhealthful environment at BCCF. It alleged forced idleness, fire danger, deficient medical care, and lack of access to the courts due to an inadequate law library. In addition, plaintiffs claimed that BCCF violated the Establishment Clause by paying inmates to attend a Bible study class when there was little or no paid work available to other inmates and no other religious activities.

Defendants moved for transfer and change of venue. The district court (Judge John L. Kane, Jr.) denied these motions. Knapp v. Romer, 909 F.Supp. 810 (D. Colo. 1995).

A number of lawsuits were filed in the District of Colorado regarding conditions at BCCF. The cases were consolidated until September 30, 1997, when Judge Kane issued an order ending consolidation and certifying the case as a class action to be represented by counsel for one of the claims, Leggions, et al v. CO Dept. Corrections, et al. Litigation continued, with the court granting many plaintiffs' motions for exclusion from class representation and several motions for joinder. The PACER docket for this case ends on February 25, 1999 so no information regarding further proceedings is available.

Summary Authors

Angela Heverling (4/17/2006)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Bell, Jane Anne (Colorado)

Black, Steven W. (Colorado)

Hartley, James Edward (Colorado)

Attorney for Defendant

Belsches, Grace A. (Colorado)

Brougham, David R. (Colorado)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

1:95-cv-01919

Docket (PACER)

Sept. 30, 1997

Sept. 30, 1997

Docket

1:95-cv-02225

Docket (PACER)

Knapp v. Romer

Sept. 16, 1998

Sept. 16, 1998

Docket

1:95-cv-01878

Docket (PACER)

Leggions v. CO Dept. of Corrections

Feb. 25, 1999

Feb. 25, 1999

Docket
54

1:95-cv-01878

First Amended Complaint

Knapp v. Romer

Nov. 17, 1995

Nov. 17, 1995

Complaint
66

1:95-cv-01878

Memorandum Opinion and Order

Knapp v. Romer

Dec. 22, 1995

Dec. 22, 1995

Order/Opinion

909 F.Supp. 810

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/10868582/leggions-v-co-dept-corrections/

Last updated April 4, 2025, 10:26 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

MOTION by plaintiff Delbert G. Leggions to proceed in forma pauperis (former empl) (Entered: 07/27/1995)

July 27, 1995

July 27, 1995

PACER
2

ORDER by Judge John L. Kane granting motion to proceed in forma pauperis [1-1] (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 7/27/95 (former empl) (Entered: 07/27/1995)

July 27, 1995

July 27, 1995

PACER
3

COMPLAINT of Delbert G. Leggions ( No Summons(es) issued) (former empl) (Entered: 07/27/1995)

July 27, 1995

July 27, 1995

PACER
4

LETTER from court to Plaintiff re: filing of complaint (former empl) (Entered: 07/27/1995)

July 27, 1995

July 27, 1995

PACER
5

ORDER by Judge John L. Kane amending [2-1] order entered 7/27/95--Other cases rec'd dealing with conditions of confinement of Colo State prisoners being held in Texas to be consolidated with this action. (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 8/2/95 (former empl) (Entered: 08/02/1995)

July 31, 1995

July 31, 1995

PACER
6

LETTER to court from plaintiff Delbert G. Leggions in 1:95-cv-01878. (former empl) (Entered: 08/08/1995)

Aug. 7, 1995

Aug. 7, 1995

PACER

COMPLAINT ( No Summons(es) issued) (former empl)

Aug. 8, 1995

Aug. 8, 1995

PACER
7

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff Delbert G. Leggions in 1:95-cv-01878 by James E. Hartley, Steven W. Black, David H. Miller. (former empl) (Entered: 08/16/1995)

Aug. 15, 1995

Aug. 15, 1995

PACER
8

Ex Parte MOTION by plaintiff Delbert G. Leggions in 1:95-cv-01878 for leave to permit an unannounced inspection of premises. (former empl) (Entered: 08/16/1995)

Aug. 15, 1995

Aug. 15, 1995

PACER
9

ORDER by Judge John L. Kane granting the ex parte motion for leave to permit an unannounced inspection of premises [8-1]. Plf's counsel & expert designee authorized to enter the Bowie County Corr Fac for an unannounced inspection of all parties of the facility on 8/16/95; also authorized to make photographic/electronic/audio recordings of any/all parts of the facility. Defts may object to disclosure of the photos, etc. Deft Bowie County to make entire Corr Fac available/open for inspection by parties beginning a 9:00 a.m. on 8/16/95 & continuing thereafter from day to day as lon as plf's counsel deems necessary. Deft ordered to cooperate fully & shall refrain from interfering/hindering in any way with the inspection. (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 8/16/95 (former empl) (Entered: 08/16/1995)

Aug. 15, 1995

Aug. 15, 1995

PACER
10

LETTER to court from plaintiff Terry P. Barr in 1:95-cv-01920 re status of his case & indicating that he does not wish to be involved in the consolidated Texas cases. (former empl) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

Aug. 21, 1995

Aug. 21, 1995

PACER
11

MOTION by Dean Craine in 1:95-cv-01878 for parties Plf joinder in this case pursuant to Rule 20. (former empl) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

Aug. 21, 1995

Aug. 21, 1995

PACER
13

LETTER to court from plaintiff Bobby Cloud in 1:95-cv-02046 requesting that his petition for writ of HC be withdrawn and not included in the consolidated cases. (former empl) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

Aug. 21, 1995

Aug. 21, 1995

PACER
14

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for preliminary injunction. (former empl) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

Aug. 21, 1995

Aug. 21, 1995

PACER
15

LETTER to court from plaintiff Bobby Cloud in 1:95-cv-02046 indicating that he omitted the second page of his letter that he sent previously--attaching the second page to this letter. (former empl) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

Aug. 21, 1995

Aug. 21, 1995

PACER
12

MOTION by plaintiff Troy Lamont Fields in 1:95-cv-02013 for order to sever cases consolidated by previous court order. (former empl) (Entered: 08/23/1995)

Aug. 22, 1995

Aug. 22, 1995

PACER
16

ORDER by Judge John L. Kane denying motion for parties Plf joinder in this case pursuant to Rule 20 [11-1]. (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 8/24/95 (former empl) (Entered: 08/24/1995)

Aug. 23, 1995

Aug. 23, 1995

PACER
17

ORDER by Judge John L. Kane denying Plf Troy Fields' motion for order to sever cases consolidated by previous court order [12-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, 1:95-cv-02013. (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 8/24/95 (former empl) (Entered: 08/24/1995)

Aug. 24, 1995

Aug. 24, 1995

PACER
18

MOTION by plaintiff Troy Lamont Fields in 1:95-cv-02013 to amend Pleading Pursuant to FRCP 15(a). (NOTE: Plf Fields has attached exhibits to this pleading, including Exhibit B which is a T-shirt that has been PLACED IN THE EXHIBIT ROOM.) (former empl) (Entered: 08/29/1995)

Aug. 28, 1995

Aug. 28, 1995

PACER

MOTION by Movant Reginald Kinney in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of parties Plf Pursuant to Rule 20 in this case. (former empl) (Entered: 08/31/1995)

Aug. 31, 1995

Aug. 31, 1995

19

MOTION by Movant Reginald Kinney in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of parties Plf Pursuant to Rule 20 in this case. (former empl) (Entered: 08/31/1995)

Aug. 31, 1995

Aug. 31, 1995

PACER

MOTION by Movant Glen Williams Jr. in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of parties Plf Pursuant to Rule 20 in this civil action. (former empl) (Entered: 09/06/1995)

Sept. 1, 1995

Sept. 1, 1995

20

MOTION by Movant Glen Williams Jr. in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of parties Plf Pursuant to Rule 20 in this civil action. (former empl) (Entered: 09/06/1995)

Sept. 1, 1995

Sept. 1, 1995

PACER

MOTION by Christopher Rimpson in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of parties Plf Pursuant to Rule 20, and Supplemental Complaint. (former empl) (Entered: 09/11/1995)

Sept. 8, 1995

Sept. 8, 1995

21

MOTION by Christopher Rimpson in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of parties Plf Pursuant to Rule 20, and Supplemental Complaint. (former empl) (Entered: 09/11/1995)

Sept. 8, 1995

Sept. 8, 1995

PACER
22

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for order for severance of cause. (former empl) (Entered: 09/11/1995)

Sept. 11, 1995

Sept. 11, 1995

PACER
23

MOTION by Lester Newton in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of Pty Plf Pursuant to Rule 20. (former empl) (Entered: 09/11/1995)

Sept. 11, 1995

Sept. 11, 1995

PACER
24

MOTION by Movant Amantema Wilkerson in 1:95-cv-01878 for joinder of Party Plf Pursuant to Rule 20. (former empl) (Entered: 09/14/1995)

Sept. 12, 1995

Sept. 12, 1995

PACER
25

MOTION by Movant Kevin Bradley Canada in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of Party Plf Pursuant to Rule 20. (former empl) (Entered: 09/14/1995)

Sept. 13, 1995

Sept. 13, 1995

PACER

MOTION by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878 to vacate order of 8/17/95. (former empl) (Entered: 09/27/1995)

Sept. 26, 1995

Sept. 26, 1995

26

MOTION by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878 to vacate order of 8/17/95. (former empl) (Entered: 09/27/1995)

Sept. 26, 1995

Sept. 26, 1995

PACER

RETURN OF SERVICE of Summons and other documents upon defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878 on 8/17/95 by hand delivery to Coleen Stevenson, Program Assistant to Brad Rockwell for Deft. (former empl) (Entered: 09/28/1995)

Sept. 27, 1995

Sept. 27, 1995

RETURN OF SERVICE by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv- 01878 of Order by hand delivery to Coleen Stevenson, Program Assistant to Brad Rockwell for Deft. (former empl) (Entered: 09/28/1995)

Sept. 27, 1995

Sept. 27, 1995

27

RETURN OF SERVICE of Summons and other documents upon defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878 on 8/17/95 by hand delivery to Coleen Stevenson, Program Assistant to Brad Rockwell for Deft. (former empl) (Entered: 09/28/1995)

Sept. 27, 1995

Sept. 27, 1995

PACER
28

RETURN OF SERVICE by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878 of Order by hand delivery to Coleen Stevenson, Program Assistant to Brad Rockwell for Deft. (former empl) (Entered: 09/28/1995)

Sept. 27, 1995

Sept. 27, 1995

PACER
29

COURTROOM MINUTES by Judge John L. Kane granting motion to vacate order of 8/17/95. [26-1] in 1:95-cv-01878. Consolidated amd cmp due 10/27/95. Answers or motions by defts due 11/17/95. ; entry date : 10/3/95 (gms) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 10/03/1995)

Sept. 29, 1995

Sept. 29, 1995

PACER
30

NOTICE by plaintiff Aaron Palmer in 1:95-cv-02409 of his change of address (gms) (Entered: 10/03/1995)

Oct. 3, 1995

Oct. 3, 1995

PACER

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for ruling on pending motions. (former empl) (Entered: 10/05/1995)

Oct. 4, 1995

Oct. 4, 1995

31

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for ruling on pending motions. (former empl) (Entered: 10/05/1995)

Oct. 4, 1995

Oct. 4, 1995

PACER

JOINDER of Persons (Defts) by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv- 01919 requesting that a new deft be named: Dominion Brokerage, Leasing and Management. (former empl) (Entered: 10/11/1995)

Oct. 10, 1995

Oct. 10, 1995

32

JOINDER of Persons (Defts) by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 requesting that a new deft be named: Dominion Brokerage, Leasing and Management. (former empl) (Entered: 10/11/1995)

Oct. 10, 1995

Oct. 10, 1995

PACER

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 to amend Complaint. (former empl) (Entered: 10/11/1995)

Oct. 11, 1995

Oct. 11, 1995

33

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 to amend Complaint. (former empl) (Entered: 10/11/1995)

Oct. 11, 1995

Oct. 11, 1995

PACER

MOTION by Movant Michael Smith in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of parties Plf Pursuant to Rule 20; & Supplemental Complaint. (former empl) (Entered: 10/12/1995)

Oct. 12, 1995

Oct. 12, 1995

34

MOTION by Movant Michael Smith in 1:95-cv-01878 for permissive joinder of parties Plf Pursuant to Rule 20; & Supplemental Complaint. (former empl) (Entered: 10/12/1995)

Oct. 12, 1995

Oct. 12, 1995

PACER

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for preliminary injunction (former empl) (Entered: 10/16/1995)

Oct. 16, 1995

Oct. 16, 1995

35

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for preliminary injunction (former empl) (Entered: 10/16/1995)

Oct. 16, 1995

Oct. 16, 1995

PACER

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane denying motion for preliminary injunction [35-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, 1:95-cv-01919 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 10/18/95 (former empl) (Entered: 10/18/1995)

Oct. 17, 1995

Oct. 17, 1995

36

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane denying motion for preliminary injunction [35-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, 1:95-cv-01919 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 10/18/95 (former empl) (Entered: 10/18/1995)

Oct. 17, 1995

Oct. 17, 1995

PACER

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for Permissive joinder (former empl) (Entered: 10/23/1995)

Oct. 20, 1995

Oct. 20, 1995

37

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for Permissive joinder (former empl) (Entered: 10/23/1995)

Oct. 20, 1995

Oct. 20, 1995

PACER
38

STATEMENT by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 (former empl) (Entered: 10/25/1995)

Oct. 25, 1995

Oct. 25, 1995

PACER
39

NOTICE of Limited Power of Atty to Ms. Jolene Valdez by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 (former empl) (Entered: 10/25/1995)

Oct. 25, 1995

Oct. 25, 1995

PACER
40

MOTION by plaintiff Delbert G. Leggions in 1:95-cv-01878 to extend time to file first amended complaint (former empl) (Entered: 10/27/1995)

Oct. 26, 1995

Oct. 26, 1995

PACER

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane granting motion to extend time to file first amended complaint [40-1] to 11/17/95 and 12/5/95 to answer (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 10/30/95 (former empl) (Entered: 10/30/1995)

Oct. 27, 1995

Oct. 27, 1995

41

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane granting motion to extend time to file first amended complaint [40-1] to 11/17/95 and 12/5/95 to answer (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 10/30/95 (former empl) (Entered: 10/30/1995)

Oct. 27, 1995

Oct. 27, 1995

PACER
42

LETTER to court from plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 (former empl) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

Nov. 3, 1995

Nov. 3, 1995

PACER
43

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for preliminary injunction (former empl) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

Nov. 3, 1995

Nov. 3, 1995

PACER
44

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 to amend/expand complaint (former empl) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

Nov. 3, 1995

Nov. 3, 1995

PACER
45

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for permissive joinder in inmates to class (former empl) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

Nov. 3, 1995

Nov. 3, 1995

PACER
46

JOINDER of persons by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 motion for permissive joinder in inmates to class [45-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, motion for permissive joinder in inmates to class [0-1] in 1:95-cv-01919 (former empl) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

Nov. 3, 1995

Nov. 3, 1995

PACER
47

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 to severance of lead acction and counsels (former empl) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

Nov. 3, 1995

Nov. 3, 1995

PACER
48

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for oral argument (hearing) (former empl) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

Nov. 3, 1995

Nov. 3, 1995

PACER
49

MOTION by plaintiff John B. Bowring in 1:95-cv-01919 for order for document disclosure (former empl) (Entered: 11/06/1995)

Nov. 3, 1995

Nov. 3, 1995

PACER
50

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane denying motion for order for document disclosure [49-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, 1:95-cv-01919, denying motion for oral argument (hearing) [48-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, 1:95-cv-01919, denying motion to severance of lead acction and counsels [47-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, 1:95-cv-01919, denying motion for permissive joinder in inmates to class [45-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, 1:95-cv-01919, denying motion to amend/expand complaint [44-1] in 1:95-cv-01878, 1:95-cv-01919 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 11/7/95 (former empl) (Entered: 11/07/1995)

Nov. 6, 1995

Nov. 6, 1995

PACER

MOTION by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878, to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX , and to change venue (former empl) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 11/14/1995)

Nov. 13, 1995

Nov. 13, 1995

Attachements (APPENDIX) filed by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX [51-1], motion to change venue [51- 2] (former empl) (Entered: 11/14/1995)

Nov. 13, 1995

Nov. 13, 1995

51

MOTION by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878, to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX, and to change venue (former empl) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 11/14/1995)

Nov. 13, 1995

Nov. 13, 1995

PACER
52

Attachements (APPENDIX) filed by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX [51-1], motion to change venue [51-2] (former empl) (Entered: 11/14/1995)

Nov. 13, 1995

Nov. 13, 1995

PACER

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane regarding [51-1] motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX, regarding [51-2] motion to change venue; pla to file response brief by 11/24/95 and dfts to reply by 11/27/95 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 11/14/95 (former empl) (Entered: 11/14/1995)

Nov. 14, 1995

Nov. 14, 1995

53

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane regarding [51-1] motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX, regarding [51-2] motion to change venue; pla to file response brief by 11/24/95 and dfts to reply by 11/27/95 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 11/14/95 (former empl) (Entered: 11/14/1995)

Nov. 14, 1995

Nov. 14, 1995

PACER

First AMENDED COMPLAINT [3-1] in 1:95-cv-01878 by plaintiffs K. Jeffery Knapp in 1:95-cv-02225, Baldwin, Burke, Leggions, Montague, Shaffer, Torres, Valdez and Westley (former empl) (Entered: 11/20/1995)

Nov. 17, 1995

Nov. 17, 1995

54

First AMENDED COMPLAINT [3-1] in 1:95-cv-01878 by plaintiffs K. Jeffery Knapp in 1:95-cv-02225, Baldwin, Burke, Leggions, Montague, Shaffer, Torres, Valdez and Westley (former empl) (Entered: 11/20/1995)

Nov. 17, 1995

Nov. 17, 1995

PACER

RESPONSE in opposition to motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX [51-1], motion to change venue [51-2] (former empl) (Entered: 11/27/1995)

Nov. 24, 1995

Nov. 24, 1995

55

MOTION by Bowie County Defts for extension of time to reply to pltf's resp to motion to chg venue to 11/28/95 (gms) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 11/24/1995)

Nov. 24, 1995

Nov. 24, 1995

PACER
56

RESPONSE in opposition to motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX [51-1], motion to change venue [51-2] (former empl) (Entered: 11/27/1995)

Nov. 24, 1995

Nov. 24, 1995

PACER

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane granting motion for extension of time to reply to pltf's resp to motion to chg venue to 11/28/95 [55-1] (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 11/28/95 (former empl) (Entered: 11/28/1995)

Nov. 27, 1995

Nov. 27, 1995

57

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane granting motion for extension of time to reply to pltf's resp to motion to chg venue to 11/28/95 [55-1] (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 11/28/95 (former empl) (Entered: 11/28/1995)

Nov. 27, 1995

Nov. 27, 1995

PACER

REPLY Brief by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 re motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX [51-1], motion to change venue [51-2] (former empl) (Entered: 11/29/1995)

Nov. 28, 1995

Nov. 28, 1995

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REPLY Brief by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 re motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX [51-1], motion to change venue [51-2] (former empl) (Entered: 11/29/1995)

Nov. 28, 1995

Nov. 28, 1995

PACER

Application (MOTION) by plaintiff Delbert G. Leggions in 1:95-cv- 01878 for preliminary injunction (former empl) (Entered: 12/04/1995)

Dec. 1, 1995

Dec. 1, 1995

59

Application (MOTION) by plaintiff Delbert G. Leggions in 1:95-cv-01878 for preliminary injunction (former empl) (Entered: 12/04/1995)

Dec. 1, 1995

Dec. 1, 1995

PACER

MOTION by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 for order for appointment of magistrate to conduct mandatory settlement conference (former empl) (Entered: 12/05/1995)

Dec. 4, 1995

Dec. 4, 1995

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane regarding [59-1] motion for preliminary injunction; dft response due 12/28/95 ; status conf set for 9:00 12/29/95 to determine scheduling of testimony and exchange of rpts and exhibits; cnsl to prepare exhibit and witness lists (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 12/5/95 (former empl) (Entered: 12/05/1995)

Dec. 4, 1995

Dec. 4, 1995

60

MOTION by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 for order for appointment of magistrate to conduct mandatory settlement conference (former empl) (Entered: 12/05/1995)

Dec. 4, 1995

Dec. 4, 1995

PACER
61

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane regarding [59-1] motion for preliminary injunction; dft response due 12/28/95 ; status conf set for 9:00 12/29/95 to determine scheduling of testimony and exchange of rpts and exhibits; cnsl to prepare exhibit and witness lists (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 12/5/95 (former empl) (Entered: 12/05/1995)

Dec. 4, 1995

Dec. 4, 1995

PACER

ANSWER by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 to first amd complaint [54-1] (former empl) (Entered: 12/06/1995)

Dec. 5, 1995

Dec. 5, 1995

SPECIAL ORDER OF REFERENCE by Judge John L. Kane to Magistrate Judge O. E. Schlatter for settlement (cc: to counsel) (former empl) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 03/12/1996)

Dec. 5, 1995

Dec. 5, 1995

62

ANSWER by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 to first amd complaint [54-1] (former empl) (Entered: 12/06/1995)

Dec. 5, 1995

Dec. 5, 1995

PACER
63

SPECIAL ORDER OF REFERENCE by Judge John L. Kane to Magistrate Judge O. E. Schlatter for settlement (cc: to counsel) (former empl) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 03/12/1996)

Dec. 5, 1995

Dec. 5, 1995

PACER

Notice of Setting (SCHEDULING ORDER) Magistrate Judge O. E. Schlatter ; Court to telphone counsel for settlement conference 8:45 12/13/95 cnsl to assure perosn w/calendar authority are avilable (cc: all counsel) (former empl) (Entered: 12/07/1995)

Dec. 6, 1995

Dec. 6, 1995

64

Notice of Setting (SCHEDULING ORDER) Magistrate Judge O. E. Schlatter ; Court to telphone counsel for settlement conference 8:45 12/13/95 cnsl to assure perosn w/calendar authority are avilable (cc: all counsel) (former empl) (Entered: 12/07/1995)

Dec. 6, 1995

Dec. 6, 1995

PACER

MINUTE ORDER : by Magistrate Judge O. E. Schlatter ; settlement conf set for 1:15 12/27/95 in 1:95-cv-01878 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 12/14/95 (former empl) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 12/14/1995)

Dec. 13, 1995

Dec. 13, 1995

65

MINUTE ORDER : by Magistrate Judge O. E. Schlatter ; settlement conf set for 1:15 12/27/95 in 1:95-cv-01878 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 12/14/95 (former empl) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 12/14/1995)

Dec. 13, 1995

Dec. 13, 1995

PACER

MEMORANDUM, OPINION, AND ORDER: by Judge John L. Kane denying motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX [51-1], denying motion to change venue [51-2] (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 12/28/95 (former empl) (Entered: 12/28/1995)

Dec. 22, 1995

Dec. 22, 1995

66

MEMORANDUM, OPINION, AND ORDER: by Judge John L. Kane denying motion to transfer case to USDC E Dist TX [51-1], denying motion to change venue [51-2] (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 12/28/95 (former empl) (Entered: 12/28/1995)

Dec. 22, 1995

Dec. 22, 1995

PACER
67

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: by Judge John L. Kane returnable 1/5/96 why this case should not be maintained as a class action; if dfts object to certification issues will be briefed in response to order (cc: all counsel) (former empl) (Entered: 12/28/1995)

Dec. 22, 1995

Dec. 22, 1995

PACER

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane setting hearing on motion for preliminary injunction [59-1] 9:00 2/26/96 ; status conf reset for 9:00 1/23/96 dfts to file response to motion for preliminary injunction by 1/22/96 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 12/28/95 (former empl) (Entered: 12/28/1995)

Dec. 27, 1995

Dec. 27, 1995

68

MINUTE ORDER : by Judge John L. Kane setting hearing on motion for preliminary injunction [59-1] 9:00 2/26/96 ; status conf reset for 9:00 1/23/96 dfts to file response to motion for preliminary injunction by 1/22/96 (cc: all counsel) ; entry date : 12/28/95 (former empl) (Entered: 12/28/1995)

Dec. 27, 1995

Dec. 27, 1995

PACER

MOTION by defendant CO Dept Corrections in 1:95-cv-01878, defendant Bowie Cty Corr Fac in 1:95-cv-01878 to extend time in which to respond to order to show cause (former empl) Modified on 01/09/1997 (Entered: 01/08/1996)

Jan. 5, 1996

Jan. 5, 1996

Case Details

State / Territory: Colorado

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 27, 1995

Case Ongoing: Perhaps, but long-dormant

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

inmates incarcerated at Bowie County Correctional Facility

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Colorado Department of Corrections, State

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Establishment Clause

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Unknown

Nature of Relief:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Unknown

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to lawyers or judicial system

Fire safety

Religious programs / policies

Sanitation / living conditions

Totality of conditions

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Assault/abuse by non-staff (facilities)

Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)

Crowding (General)

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